Lettuce, also known as asparagus or winter shoots, is a common vegetable that is precious in all parts of it. Not only is the fresh lettuce delicious, but the sun-dried lettuce is also delicious. With 30 pounds of lettuce at a time, you can eat it from autumn to winter, and you can eat as you go, saving the trouble of frequent purchases. Below I will introduce you to the knowledge of lettuce and recommend three delicious lettuce recipes.
【Lettuce】
Lettuce is a nutritious and delicious vegetable. It is rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals such as vitamin C, vitamin E, calcium, phosphorus, iron, etc. Lettuce is also rich in fiber, which aids digestion and detoxification, which is beneficial for gut health. In addition, lettuce is also believed to have the effects of clearing heat and diuresis, nourishing yin and beauty, and has a lot of help for good health.
【Dried roasted lettuce slices】
Ingredients: 500g fresh lettuce, dried chili, garlic, cooking oil, salt, monosodium glutamate
Production steps:
1. Wash the lettuce, cut it into thin slices, blanch it in boiling water and remove it for later use.
2. Heat an appropriate amount of cooking oil in a pot, add an appropriate amount of dried chili pepper and stir-fry until fragrant.
3. Add minced garlic and stir-fry until fragrant, then add lettuce slices and stir-fry quickly.
4. Finally, add an appropriate amount of salt and MSG to taste, stir-fry well.
【Chicken soup with stewed lettuce】
Ingredients: 500g fresh lettuce, chicken thighs, goji berries, salt
Production steps:
1. Wash and cut fresh lettuce into sections.
2. Chop the chicken thighs, blanch in boiling water, drain and set aside.
3. Place the chicken pieces and lettuce in a casserole dish and add some water.
4. Add goji berries to taste.
5. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce heat to low heat and simmer for about 2 hours, stirring during the period.
6. Finally, add some salt to taste.
【Stir-fried sausage with dried lettuce】
Ingredients: 500g fresh lettuce, sausage, green onion, ginger and garlic, dried chili, cooking oil, salt, light soy sauce
Production steps:
1. Wash and slice the lettuce, slice the sausage, and set aside.
2. Heat an appropriate amount of cooking oil in a pot, add green onion, ginger, minced garlic and dried chili pepper and stir-fry until fragrant.
3. Add the sausage slices and stir-fry until fragrant.
4. Add the lettuce and stir-fry until the lettuce is tender.
5. Finally, add some salt and light soy sauce to taste, stir-fry well and enjoy.
Notes:
1. Handling of lettuce: Choose fresh and tender lettuce, wash it and cut it into strips. When shredding, you can choose a planer or a scraper to better preserve the taste and color of the lettuce.
2. Prep the bratwurst: The special aroma of the sausage is the key to this dish. To reduce the greasy feeling and the unique flavor of the bratwurst, we can soak the sausage in boiling water to remove excess oil. Cut the sausage into thin slices and set aside.
3. Stir-fry the sausage in a hot pan: Before sautéing the lettuce, heat the pan, put in a small amount of cooking oil, and then add the sausage slices to stir-fry until fragrant. This allows the flavor of the sausage to better penetrate into the dish.
Through the above three recipes, we can fully exploit the unique flavor and nutritional value of lettuce. Drying and preserving lettuce can maintain the taste and flavor of lettuce, so that we can continue to enjoy delicious lettuce dishes in winter and other seasons when fresh lettuce is not available. It not only saves the trouble of frequent purchases, but also allows us to enjoy this healthy and delicious vegetable at any time.
In conclusion, lettuce is not only a delicious vegetable, but also exerts its unique flavor and nutritional value after drying. By drying the lettuce and trying different cooking methods, we can enjoy delicious lettuce dishes with a variety of textures and flavors. We hope you enjoy the lettuce recipes introduced above and add a delicious dish to your table.